Today, India is the second-largest steel-producing country in the world with a high rate of steel consumption of about 14.5%—to 112.5 million tons between April 2023 and January 2024. It is estimated that the steel production in India will increase by 4-7% to 123-127 MT by this FY2024.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), India has approximately 63 million people who are suffering from Significant Auditory Impairment. But ever questions what is contributing to this significant number of people suffering from hearing loss?